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Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that can affect the bladder, the kidneys and the tubes connected to them. They are the second most common clinical indication for routine antibiotics in both primary and secondary care and urine samples make up the largest single group of specimens examined in most medical microbiology laboratories. The need for accurate prompt diagnosis and treatment is key in their successful management.
Resources below set out to provide information or training resources that can be used to inform practice. Please also refer to the primary care antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for information on treatment of urinary tract infections.
- UTI quick reference guide
- UTI aware leaflet
- UTI aware poster
- UTI urine aware scale poster
- UTI Toolkit 2023
- Care home flow chart
- Catheter guidelines
- Dehydration chart sticker
- Suspected UTI treatment management
- RCN Catheter Information
- Catheter Passport Narrative (opens on Youtube)
- Urinary Care Catheter Guide (opens on Youtube)
- Public Health England Advice and Guidance on the Diagnosis of UTIs
- UKHSA-NHSE UTI prevention and awareness toolkit 2023